I went to the bike store today to test ride for a new road bike. My brother in law is the owner and I get to do what every I want!!!!
So, I set up a nice 2014 Cervélo S3 with keo pedals Vs Cervélo R3 with keo pedals.
both are ultegra, both have almost the same parts but different wheels. I made sure to put the same pressure on both set of wheels.
I started a fun game of 5X3-4min riding on each bike....alternating one bike and the other one. And with each try, it was a HUGE difference in comfort as the R3 take the win by a major margin compare to the S3. I plain and simple find the S3 unpleasant to ride. And that was a big desapointement as I really ''want'' a S3...I love the look, the shape...I want one...but it isn't a comfy ride.
I then, decided to swtich wheelset from one bike to the other to eliminate the variable...and same gain, the R3 is plain and simple a much comfier bike and damp the virbration of the road... it s a night and day feeling for me.
it leaves me to wonder when I hear Jackmoot and Tom A talk about the tire, wheel and pressure, components been the big difference. Are those guys not able to feel those difference? while I can play all day with different wheel and tire pressure.... it dosnt hide the frame characteristic.
I need a blind test now!!!
Jonathan Caron / Professional Coach / ironman champions / age group world champions
Jonnyo Coaching
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So, I set up a nice 2014 Cervélo S3 with keo pedals Vs Cervélo R3 with keo pedals.
both are ultegra, both have almost the same parts but different wheels. I made sure to put the same pressure on both set of wheels.
I started a fun game of 5X3-4min riding on each bike....alternating one bike and the other one. And with each try, it was a HUGE difference in comfort as the R3 take the win by a major margin compare to the S3. I plain and simple find the S3 unpleasant to ride. And that was a big desapointement as I really ''want'' a S3...I love the look, the shape...I want one...but it isn't a comfy ride.
I then, decided to swtich wheelset from one bike to the other to eliminate the variable...and same gain, the R3 is plain and simple a much comfier bike and damp the virbration of the road... it s a night and day feeling for me.
it leaves me to wonder when I hear Jackmoot and Tom A talk about the tire, wheel and pressure, components been the big difference. Are those guys not able to feel those difference? while I can play all day with different wheel and tire pressure.... it dosnt hide the frame characteristic.
I need a blind test now!!!
Jonathan Caron / Professional Coach / ironman champions / age group world champions
Jonnyo Coaching
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